Earth's wildlife, in context.
Fauna, Species and Habitats Across Regions
Source-based wildlife coverage connecting animal groups with geography, habitat structure, seasonal occurrence and conservation context.
See wildlife in geographic, ecological and biogeographic context instead of isolated lists.
Connect animal groups with habitats, seasonal use, taxonomy and wider biodiversity.
Separate occurrence records, checklists, distribution evidence and conservation assessments.
Core Collections
Start with the site's main wildlife, geography, habitat and conservation resources.
Regional Fauna
Wildlife across countries and biogeographic regions.
Animal Species
Classification, ecology and distribution.
Habitats
Species communities and habitat use.
Conservation
Categories, assessments and species risk.
Biodiversity Maps
Records, distribution and interpretation.
Bird Explorer
Bird occurrence records by place and month.
Interactive biodiversity data New
Discover the Bird Explorer
Search documented bird occurrence records by continent, country, region and month. Filters separate the total record pool from the species shortlist so seasonal and geographic patterns are easier to interpret.
Open Bird Explorer →Start with Geography
Move from broad regional context to wildlife shaped by landscapes, climate and geographic history.
Fauna of Turkey
A meeting point of European, Mediterranean, Caucasian and Asian fauna.
Fauna of Europe
Wildlife diversity across Europe's biogeographic regions.
Fauna of the Middle East
Deserts, mountains, wetlands and regional transitions.
Fauna of North Africa
Wildlife across deserts, mountains, coasts and wetlands.
Fauna of the Amazon
Animal diversity across rainforest and freshwater ecosystems.
Browse by Animal Group
Use major animal groups to move from taxonomy into ecology, habitat and distribution.
Birds
Diversity, ecology, migration and distribution.
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Mammals
Diversity, ecology and geographic range.
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Reptiles
Ecology, habitats and distribution patterns.
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Amphibians
Diversity, moisture dependence and range.
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Freshwater Fish
River basins, lakes, habitats and distribution.
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Marine Animals
Ocean habitats and marine distribution.
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Insects
Taxonomic diversity and ecological roles.
→Latest Wildlife Guides
Recently published pages from the site's regional and species coverage.
Marine Mammals of Europe
Seals, dolphins, whales and porpoises.
10 Sep 2026
Small Mammals of Europe
Rodents, shrews, hedgehogs and dormice.
8 Sep 2026
Wild Ungulates of Europe
Deer, bison, boar, goats and sheep.
7 Sep 2026
Large Carnivores of Europe
Wolves, bears, lynx and wolverines.
6 Sep 2026
Mammals of Europe
Native species, habitats and distribution.
5 Sep 2026